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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
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The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and other drugs is a Nationally Recognised Qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and other drugs reflects the role of workers who work under broad supervision and guidance and provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues.
They can provide counselling, referral and promotion services. These workers require high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drugs use and misuse.
Price
$1499
Units
22 Units
Nationally Recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Australian College of community services and care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Work Placement: To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a total of least 160 hours of work in a suitable organisation offering alcohol and drug counselling in Australia.
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Ongoing instalments 40 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 41Â Total Course Fee: $2200
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According to MySkills, the average course fee for CHC53215 Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs from registered training providers is $5723. That is 281.8% more than what we charge for the same certification.
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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs WITH ACCSC
Dedicated Trainer and after hours support
Fast Assessment Turnaround
Course Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work in undertaken in contexts such as community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN WHEN YOU STUDY STUDY CHC53215 DIPLOMA OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Throughout this qualification you will learn:
- Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- Work with people with mental health issues
- Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CAREER OUTCOMES FOR CHC53215 DIPLOMA OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Case Worker (Community Services)
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Community Support Worker
- Outreach Officer (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
- Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
- Assistant Community Health Worker
- Assistant Community Worker
- Mental health support worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
FAST ASSESSMENT TURNAROUND
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
ONLINE STUDY MODE
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Workplace Simulations and Documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, go to www.myskills.gov.au.
DEDICATED TRAINER AND AFTER HOURS SUPPORT
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Course Details
Course Code
CHC53215
Course Title
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Duration
24 months – The expected study time is 2323 hours consisting of:
- Online learning: 1560 hours
- Assessment: 603 hours
- Field placement: 160 hours
Nationally Recognised
Awarded By
Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Course Structure
This course is made up of 22 units in total, including 16 core units and 6 elective units.
Career Pathway
Successful completion of this qualification should support entry into various university qualifications in counselling and community services profession and may include advance standing or credit towards the completion of a bachelor level qualification.
Admission Requirements
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- have or have applied for a USI; and
- are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a visa allowing domestic study
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets the requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
Further Details
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Fees
- Total Upfront Cost: $1499
- Payment Plan: $2,200 (weekly payments of $50)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. ACCSC can assess and provide RPL credit with its RPL process!
If a learner’s RPL application is assessed as Not Yet Satisfactory, their option is to complete the qualification with ACCSC via online learning.
Qualification Status
Current
Course Delivery
Online.
To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a total of least 160 hours of work in a suitable organisation offering alcohol and drug counselling in Australia. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency.
Course Requirements
To complete your CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and other drug course you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser (if studying online)
- A suitable organisation offering alcohol and drug counselling in Australia
- Access to a workplace that meets the requirements as listed in the workplace list
Course Units
Core units
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCAOD001 | Work in alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCAOD006 | Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCAOD007 | Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management |
| CHCAOD008 | Â Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCPRP003 | Â Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCPRP002 | Collaborate in professional practice |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCADV005 | Provide systems advocacy services |
| CHCAOD009 | Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans |
| CHCPOL003 | Â Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTAID011* | Provide first aid |
*HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is required to be completed externally, it is not provided by ACCSC. We recommend consulting St John’s Ambulance
Elective units
| *CHCMHS010 | Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity |
| CHCMHS013 | Implement trauma informed care |
| CHCCCS007 | Develop and implement service programs |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
* 160 hrs work placement requirement
Learning Materials
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
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